George Stephanopoulos of ABC News is headed to court over falsely saying President-Elect Donald Trump was found ‘liable for rape’ on air several times. Stephanopoulos and Trump will be sitting for four hour depositions next week. Trump sued both Stephanopoulos and ABC News for defamation in March.
Here’s more.
BREAKING: Donald Trump and ABC's George Stephanopoulos must sit for 4-hour deposition next week - judge
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 13, 2024
This is part of Trump's lawsuit against ABC for Stephanopoulos saying Trump r*ped E. Jean Carroll. pic.twitter.com/37QlWdXeQp
The defamation case centers on Stephanopoulos saying a jury found Trump liable for rape in a civil trial brought on by E. Jean Carroll, who claimed Trump raped her years ago. Trump was found liable for sexual abuse, but not rape as defined by New York law.
Here’s the video where the alleged defamation took place. (WATCH)
This is the Video where George Stephanopoulos used "rape" over 6 times to defame Trump pic.twitter.com/f1SBF07gBh
— Andrew Fisher (@acpandy) November 16, 2024
George is in trouble. Yikes, count the times he said rape.
— TRM MAGA (@TRM81611) December 13, 2024
Stephanopoulos stated that Trump was found liable for rape 10 times in the video.
Many posters are hoping Trump wins the case and it sends a message to ‘news’ agencies.
Looks like Trump’s not letting this one slide.
— Prime Headlines (@Prime_Headlines) December 13, 2024
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Good. We need to set a precedent that blatant defamation and propaganda will be punished.
— Mark Valorian (@markvalorian) December 13, 2024
At the very least, make it as big a hassle for them to deal with as possible
ABC is about to pay a steep price for defaming Trump.
— Marc Menninger (@MarcMenninger) December 13, 2024
Looks like George will be the one answering the questions... this time...
— Postquís LIVE (@PostquisLIVE) December 13, 2024
moment of truth... in-bound
Does this mean we might start to see some accountability from the legacy news and their constant spewing of lies?
— Jane Hay (@Hay0Jim) December 13, 2024
No. The show must go on.
— Guilhermo Awa (@GuilhermoAwa) December 13, 2024
Many are hoping this will make ‘news’ outlets rethink how they cover Trump. We don’t advise holding your breath.
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